CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a man was hit by a vehicle and killed while crossing a street in east Charlotte.
Officers responded to a call where a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle just before midnight in the 4300 block of Monroe Road. Officers arrived to find an unresponsive man lying on the roadway with injuries.
CMPD's initial investigation revealed a 2012 Chrysler 300 driven by Javier Argueta was traveling inbound on Monroe Road in the right lane. The pedestrian, Christopher Duckett, was attempting to cross Monroe Road midblock and outside of a crosswalk. Duckett ran into the roadway directly into the path of the Chrysler and was struck, according to police.
Police said it was raining lightly at the time of the crash, and the roadway was not well lit and Duckett was wearing dark clothing.
Argueta stopped at the scene and called 911. Medic responded and transported Duckett to Atrium Health with critical injuries.
Duckett was later pronounced deceased from the injuries sustained in the crash.
The family of Duckett has been notified of his death.
Police said Argueta was evaluated for sobriety, and impairment is not suspected. Excessive speed also does not appear to be a contributing factor. It is unknown if Duckett was impaired, test results are pending.
Monroe Road was shut down in both directions.
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